A. All plants and animals, including humans, are alike in some ways and different in others.
B. All plants and animals, including humans, have internal parts and external structures that function to keep them alive and help them grow and reproduce.
C. Humans can better understand the natural world through careful observation.
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Identify the basic needs of living things,the ways living things protect, support and reproduce. Also compare and contrast how plants and animals meet their basic needs in this interactive tutorial.
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Learn to:
- identify the heart as an important organ for life.
- describe the features of the heart including the four chambers, pulmonary artery and veins, the aorta and the valves.
- explain functions of the various parts of the heart.
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This resource provides a collection of games based on identifying the parts of the eye and their functions, understanding the vision process, and learning about some of the protective eye wear associated with certain sports and daily activities.
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This site has videos, articles, quizzes, and games for children to learn how the body and its systems work.
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